Pharmacy Announcements
College acquisition ‘what members want’
PSA’s planned takeover of the Australasian College of Pharmacy took a step forward last night, but is “not a done deal”, Associate Professor Fei Sim says Plans for the Pharmaceutical …
EBOS chief sets retirement date
Wholesaler names new chief executive, as incumbent announces retirement plan John Cullity the chief executive of EBOS Group will leave the company on 30 June 2025 after 16 years with …
A new indication
Semaglutide approved for reduction of CVD events in overweight and obese patients The TGA has approved semaglutide 2.4 mg (sold as Wegovy) as a complementary therapy for reducing major adverse …
Bring College home: Scanlon
College co-founder backs PSA’s takeover bid ahead of vote Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia are being urged to back the organisation’s bid to takeover the Australasian College of …
Sim gives reasons to back College takeover
Pharmacists are being urged to exercise their vote on the PSA’s proposed acquisition of the Australasian College of Pharmacy Associate Professor Fei Sim the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society …
‘We cannot afford to have people like that in a health system’
Police and health authorities are conducting investigations into two nurses following the publication of a video on social media Authorities are condemning views expressed by two NSW Health employees in …
Banks boost Sigma stakes
Goldman Sachs and Citigroup take “substantial” positions in Sigma ahead of merger with Chemist Warehouse International investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, have announced themselves as substantial shareholders in …
No fifth dose in Mounjaro KwikPen: Lilly
Patients using Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro are being reminded that the KwikPen injection devices should be discarded after four doses Residual liquid leftover after patients have injected their fourth dose of …
Retail boost for Independent Pharmacies Australia stores
Strategic refresh delivers “significant” growth for independent pharmacy group Data from analtyics firm Circana’s Pharmacy Market Report shows Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) experienced a jump in retail sales over the past …
PBS implements emergency measures
Pharmacists get green light to provide PBS medicines to flood-affected patients in Far North Queensland under continued dispensing Patients impacted by flooding in northern Queensland will be able to access …
No going back for CWH merger
Sigma’s takeover of Chemist Warehouse clears final hurdle with Federal Court orders being lodged with ASIC Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare is now legally effective and binding on the …
PDL student grant program open
PDL has announced the opening of the 2025 Student Grant Program, with applications open until April 13 The grants program was established to help Australian pharmacy students broaden their education …